# Word to PDF Converter vs PDF Viewer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PDF Viewer at 89% against Word to PDF Converter's 24%. PDF Viewer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3). Word to PDF Converter's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Word to PDF Converter sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PDF Viewer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 385 and 243 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Word to PDF Converter's written reviews are positive against 89% of PDF Viewer's.

Word to PDF Converter ships an update monthly, PDF Viewer every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Word to PDF Converter | PDF Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (385 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-to-pdf-converter-reader/id1452054162/reviews) | **[4.8 (243 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-viewer-reader-and-editor/id6720703022/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **385** | 243 |
| Positive reviews | 23.6% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 56 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CONTENT ARCADE DUBAI LTD FZE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1355616995) | [Andrew Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1206652057) |

## What reviewers say

### Word to PDF Converter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-to-pdf-converter-reader/id1452054162)

Easily transform, edit, merge, and split your documents. Convert between PDF, Word, and JPG formats, with options to secure your files with passwords and watermarks. Access files from cloud storage or your device.

**Highlights:** Convert PDF to Word, Convert PDF to JPG, Convert JPG to PDF, Merge and split PDF documents, Add watermarks, Lock and unlock PDF files, Edit PDF documents

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Photo to PDF & PDF to Word | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Expert Photo to PDF Converter | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Conversions | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Wonderful file conversion
- 👍 Easy and fast conversion
- 💡 Multiple conversion tools
- 🌟 Outclass PDF to Word conversion
- ✅ Good app with useful tools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 App is not free, requires subscription/payment
- ❌ App doesn't work as advertised
- ⏳ "Please Wait" message only
- 🚫 No offline support
- 👎 "Another trash app"

**Reported bugs**

- PDF to HTML conversion shows "Please Wait" message
- Word doc to PDF conversion shows error
- Watermark feature not working, shows error
- PDF to Word conversion extracts images, not text

**Requested features**

- Ability to specify page range for splitting PDFs
- Improved PDF to Word conversion to avoid extra margin content


### PDF Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-viewer-reader-and-editor/id6720703022)

Easily convert various file formats to PDF and back again. This app supports conversions from images, documents, and presentations, allowing you to manage and share your files efficiently. It also offers OCR capabilities to convert photos into editable text.

**Highlights:** Convert JPG, Word, Excel, PPT to PDF, Convert PDF to other formats, Share and save converted files, Access conversion history, Pull files from iCloud or gallery, Convert Photos to Text (OCR)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Converter: Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| PDF Converter: Premium | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and intuitive to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient conversion
- 💰 Free or affordable pricing
- 📄 Excellent PDF conversion and merging capabilities
- 🎨 Clean and simple interface design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Forced review prompt before app usage
- ❌ Missing file deletion option
- 📸 No in-app camera scanning capability
- ⚙️ No file size customization options
- 🔄 Inconsistent performance across devices

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't function on iPad mini (current model)
- Forced review requirement blocks app access
- Document quality issues when converting images to PDF
- Occasional glitches during operation

**Requested features**

- Add file deletion functionality
- Implement in-app camera scanning feature
- Add page merge and delete options
- Include file size/quality customization
- Support for more device types (iPad compatibility)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Word to PDF Converter free?

Word to PDF Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PDF Viewer free?

PDF Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Word to PDF Converter or PDF Viewer?

PDF Viewer is rated higher. Word to PDF Converter averages 4.3 out of 5 from 385 ratings, while PDF Viewer averages 4.8 from 243 ratings.

### Do Word to PDF Converter or PDF Viewer have ads?

Neither Word to PDF Converter nor PDF Viewer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Word to PDF Converter or PDF Viewer?

Word to PDF Converter ships an update monthly, and PDF Viewer every 3 months. Most recently, Word to PDF Converter was updated on October 24, 2026 and PDF Viewer on October 24, 2026.

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